Turriviridae


Turriviridae is a family of viruses; it contains only one genus, Alphaturrivirus. The archaea Sulfolobus solfataricus serve as natural hosts. There are two species in the genus Alphaturrivirus.

Taxonomy

The genus contains the following species, listed by scientific name and followed by the exemplar virus of the species:

Structure

Viruses in Turriviridae have icosahedral geometries, and T=31 symmetry. The diameter is around 74 nm. Genomes are circular.
GenusStructureSymmetryCapsidGenomic arrangementGenomic segmentation
AlphaturrivirusIcosahedralT=31Linear

Life cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by adsorption into the host cell. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Sulfolobus solfataricus serves as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.
GenusHost detailsTissue tropismEntry detailsRelease detailsReplication siteAssembly siteTransmission
AlphaturrivirusSulfolobus solfataricus-InjectionBuddingCytoplasmCytoplasmPassive Diffusion